Arc welding apparatus



May 7, 1935. 1 BURGETT 2,000,161

ARC WELDING APPARATUS Original Filed Aug. 18, 1928 5 Sheets-Sheet 1 48 44a. ,INVENTOR //5 Y Y H3 H2 23 "ATTORNEY May 7, 1935. 1.. s. BURGETT 2,000,161

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ARC WELDING APPARATUS Original ,Filed Aug. 18, 1928 s Sheets-Sheet 4' a a5 a4 WM 58d 56 L 58a 9/ INVENTOR M a M ATTORNEY y 1935. 1.. s. BURGETT ARC WELDING APPARATUS Original Filed Aug. 18, 1928 5 Sheets-Sheet 5 TOR ATTORNEY N E v m w w UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2,000,161 ancwnnnmo APPARATUS Lynn S. Burgett, Euclid, Ohio Application August 18, 1928, Serial No. 300,408

Renewed March 15, 1934 14 Claims.

This invention relates to electric apparatus, and more particularly to welding apparatus of the dynamotor type actuated from a source of alternating current supply and delivering direct current for the welding circuit.

In electric arc welding, the welding current is preferably direct rather than alternating due to the more advantageous arc characteristics and greater ease of weldingprovided by the direct current. To provide direct current for arc welding, two general types of apparatus have been ordinarily employed, namely, motor-generators and dynamotors.

By the term dynamotor I refer to the type of apparatus in which both motor (and generator windings are disposedon a single armature core, thereby forming what may be termed a single-unit structure.

In the motor-generator type of welding apparatus, the motors have been driven by either alternating or dire the type of energy supply available.

ct current, dependent upon The motor has been mechanically connected to the generator in. any suitable manner.

paratus, however, is

This type of apof relatively low mechanical electric railway supply.

Such dynamotors,

therefore, which generate direct current for welding, and which may be termed DC-DC dynamotors, have been limited in use to conditions under which direct current for power purposes is available.

DC dynamotor, the cult voltage to the Furthermore, in a DC voltage drop from open cirwelding voltage of the generated energy has been obtained only byfdissipating said voltage by means of resistance.

other words, with a DC-DC dynamotor, dropping terminal voltage characteristics of substantial and effect tained.

Objects of my inv ive amount cannot be obention are to provide a dynamotor type arc welding apparatus arranged to produce direct current energy for the welding circ it. said apparatus being actuated from a source of alternating current supply. Other ob- Jects are to provide arc welding apparatus of relatively high efficiency, having advantageous operating characteristics, and arranged to produce welding current of desirable and advantageous character.

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Another object is to provide a welding machine embodying arc voltage control which is at least partially inductive in character, said control being capable of causing the arc voltage to vary without lag according to the fluctuation 5 of the arc length in order to maintain the proper amperage flowing through the arc, whereby excessive'inrush of current is prevented when the. electrode is touched'to the work in commencing the welding operation, and sufficient current is 10.

caused to flow to properly fuse the electrode metal to the work immediately upon withdrawing the electrode to establish the arc.

A further object is to provide a welding machine which will deliver substantially indetll5 nitely the amount of current for which the machine is adjusted; in other words one in the operation of which when set to deliver current across an are at a given amperage will maintain such amperage substantially constant at such 20 adjustment indefinitely and will not drop the current during continued operation as is customary with all motor-generator welding machines of which I have knowledge.

Further objects are to provide arc welding 25 apparatus embodying a dynamotor having separate alternating current and direct current windings which are'electrically, but not magnetically, insulated from each other, said dynamotor being arranged to rotate at synchronous speed 30 with attendant advantages including high power factor, said apparatus as a whole having low no-load and low mechanical losses, and drooping voltage characteristics.

Other objects are to provide advantageous 35 features of current control and adjustment.

Other objects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the written disclosures herein made and from the accompanying drawings wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing improved arc welding apparatus contemplated by my invention;

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the electrical features of the apparatus shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the armature windings and magnetic field of the dynamotor embodied in the apparatus illustrated;

"Fig. 4 is a front elevation, partly in section, of the dynamotor armature;

Fig. 5 is an enlarged sectional view taken on line 5-5 of Fig. 4 showing a portion of an armature lamination with winding coils disposed in certain of the armature slots;

Fig.;-6 is a vertical sectional view taken on line 6-6 of Fig. 1 showing control apparatus including resistors, inductances, and contactors;

7 is a schematic diagram illustrating the connections of the control apparatus;

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the inductances used to control the alternating current input to the dynamotor;

Fig. 9 is an enlarged line 9-! of Fig. 6 showing certain of the con factors in the control apparatus;

Fig. 10 is a perspective view partly broken away of thehousing for the resistance grids showing resistance grids within; and

Fig. 11 is an enlarged view of the dial plate shown on the control panel in Fig. 1

By my invention 1' have provided for arc welding apparatus an advantageous form of dynamotor actuated by polyphase alternating rings at one end of the core, said winding re-- ceiving current through the slip rings from alternating current power supply. The other forming the generator or output winding is connected to a commutator mounted on the. shaft at the opposed end of the core.

I have thus provided a unit in which the direct current circuit is electrically insulated from the alternating current supply whereby accidental short cincuits through grounded work may be prevented.

I have thus further provided a unit which,

.due to the two electrically insulated armature windings, may be, built to operate on any standard alternating current voltage, the ratio of the number' of turns in the. alternating and 'direct current armature windings being proportionable to cause energy of the proper direct current voltage value to be generated. This feature cannot be obtained with a single or converter type of armature winding, in which, as is well known, the ratio of voltage transformation is fixed, regardless of the number of winding turns.

Another advantage of having the armature closely associated in the same magnetic circuit, as by disposingthe motor and generator windings in the same slots, is that the armature reaction of the motor armature windings thereby substantially completely neutralizes the armature reaction of the generator armature resulting in excellent commutation under the severe conditions of arc welding without necessitating the use of commutating poles, and/or large air gaps and heavy field coils.

A single stationary field for both motor and generator with resulting efilcient transformation of the alternating current to direct current, is disposed about the said armature. This field is preferably energized by a field winding of shunt construction. Said field is preferably self-excited by direct current generated in the above described generator armature The strength of the excitation of windings. sectional view taken .on

said field winding is preferably variable by means of a rheostat. While I prefer a shunt field, a compound or series field may be employed, and in some cases a field winding may be entirely'omitted, the necessary field flux being induced by the current in the armature It will be noted that the above dynamotor forms a mechanically eillcient current generating unit since there is but one rotating armature and no other mechanically moving parts as distinguished from a motor generator in which there are two armatures, two fields, and a mechanical connection between the armature shafts, all with resulting disadvantages, as is well known.

Polyphase alternating current is supplied to the motor winding of said dynamotor. Adjustable inductance is preferably placed in each phase of said alternating current supply for regulation of the voltage and amperage of the welding current. An adjustable resistance is preferably disposed in the welding circuit to further assist in regulating the voltage and amperage of the welding current. Said adjustable inductances and resistance are proportioned to give the most desirable welding characteristics and are preferably mechanically interlocked and adjusted by a single control for convenience in adjustment of the machine for the particular welding conditions in hand, and further for preventing hunting" or unstable operation of the machine. Such hunting or unstable operation might be caused, for example, by the presence of an excessive amount of inductance in the motor circuit when a heavy currentis drawn from the supply lines, as a result of a heavy current being drawn from the welding or output circuit, such as might result from insumcient resistance in the welding circuit.

/ Inductance may also be disposed in the welding circuit to make the directcurrent more uniform in amperagevalue and to make the welding are more easily maintainable by the welding operator during a given welding operation.

lnoperation, the armature is brought up to synchronous speed by eddy currents induced in the pole faces of the dynamotor and is retained at synchronous speed by the field excitation.

By operation at synchronous speed the apparatus has a high power factor and other advantages incident to synchronous operation.

Due to the relatively heavy currents ordinarily flowing through said mechanically interlocked adjustable inductances and resistance, and to the relatively heavy capacity thus required of contactors and other switch mechanism therefor, the adjustability of such inductances and resistance is conveniently efi'ected by taps taken at relatively widely spaced intervals such taps being conveniently brought into operation by a range switch by means of which an approximate adjustment of the welding current value may be obtained over the range of capacity of the machine. To obtain desired welding current values intermediate those obtainable bysuch range switch, the field rheostat hereinbefore mentioned may be adjusted to vary the strength of the field. The variation of field strength in the manner indicated under-excites or over-excites the motor windings, causing a lag in or leading alternating current to be drawn from the supply lines into said windings. As a result, the terminal voltage of the generator windings is adjusted whereby to cause the desired amount oi tributed to the windings l5.

current to fiow through the resistance in the welding circuit, whereby to give welding current of the desired amperage value.

In the drawings a truck frame I is mounted on wheels 2'and serves as a support for dynamotor 3, a control panel 4, starting box 5, startand-stop push button station 6, and a range switch 1. "A stabilizer inductance 3 is attached to the under side of the frame I. The dynamotor 3 has aniron field ring 9 which may be of laminated construction, said ring having inwardly extending field poles l as indicated in Fig. 3. The field ring 9 is secured between end frames H which carry bearing brackets l2 and II. An armature H as shown in Figs. 3 and 4 is journaled in bearing brackets. l2 and I3 and carries two separate armature windings l5 and IS, the winding l5 leading to slip rings l1 and the winding l6 leading to commutator bars I8. Mounted on a suitable brush holder l9 carried by the bearing bracket l2 are brushes which bear against the slip rings H. The bearing bracket |3 carries another brush holder 2| on which are mounted brushes 22 which bear against the commutator bars It. On the field poles III are field windings 23 as indicated diagrammatically in Figs. 2 and. 3.

Referring to Figs. 3, 4 and 5, the armature 4 has a central shaft 24. Secured to the shaft 24 are a number of thin circular iron plates or laminations 25. These are held together by end plates 26 also secured to the shaft 24. The laminations 25 and end plates 26' have a series of slots 21 cut in their peripheries which slots are parallel to the axis of the shaft 24. The slots 21 as cut in any one lamination may be of the shape shown in Fig. 5, having an inner rectanguportion 21a and an outer rectangular portion Arranged in the slot portions 21a is the armature winding l5 which may be made up of a number of turns'of circular copper wire 28 insulated from each other and connected electrically at suitable intervals to the slip rings IT. The winding l5 may also be insulated from the laminations 25, by an insulating liner 29 which together with the winding l5 completely fills the slot portion 21a. Arranged in the slot portions 2'") is the armature winding I6 shown as made 'up of a number of turns of rectangular copper. wire 30 of relatively large cross-sectional area, and insulated from each other. The turns of wire 30 are connected electrically at intervals to the commutator bars I8. The winding I6 is further insulated from the laminations 25 by.

an insulating liner 3|. Between the liner 3| and the winding I5 is an insulating strip 32 extending laterally into the corners of the slot portion 21b. The insulating liner 3| when folded over the winding l6 completely fills the slot portion 21b. The armature windings l5 and H are shown as securely held in the slots 21 by retainer wedge strips 33 driven in from the ends of the slots after the windings have been placed in position. It will be understood that the particular construction shown may be modifled to suit a wide variety of conditions as regards speed and voltage.

Referring to Figs. 2 and 3, polyphase altemating current at a suitable voltage is supplied through brushes 20 to slip rings H, and is dis-' In starting the dynamotor the armature I4 is brought up to synchronous speed in the manner of an induction motor due to the reaction caused by eddy currents induced in the pole faces l0.

Pole facewindings (not shown) may be used to assist the dynamotor in starting and to prevent hunting after the machine has reached synchronous speed as will be readily understood by those skilled in the art. As the armature comes up to speed, a voltage is generated in the armature winding It by its reaction with the field induced by the starting current flowing in armature. winding IS. The commutator bars l8 deliver this generated current to the brushes 22 as direct current. The field windings 23 being connected across the brushes 22 are thus supplied with direct current which rapidly builds up field magnetism between the fieldpoles I0 until a state of equilibrium has been reached, and the dynamotor then continues to generate direct current at a voltage dependent upon the supply voltage impressed on armature winding IS, the ratio of the number of turns in armature windings l5 and I6, and the field strength.

The operation of the dynamotor is controlled from the control panel 4 and by the push button station 6. The push button station 6 operates through magnetic relays contained in starting box 5 (not shown) to open or close contactors 34 which receive polyphase alternating current from a source of supply through lead-in cables 35. Conductors 36 connect the contactors 34 through variable inductances 31 to brushes 20 of the dynamotor 3. The generated direct current is carried from one set of brushes 22 of the dynamotor 3 through conductor 38 to the stabilizer inductance 8, thence through the ammeter 39 to a variable resistance 40 and through lead 44a to a double pole double throw switch 4|. The switch 4| is so connected to the terminals 42 and 43 that by throwing the switch from one closed position to the other, either terminal 42 or 43 may be made positive.

A welding cable 2 may connect the terminal 43 with the electrode holder 4 carrying the electrode H5, and a return or ground cable 3 'may connect the work ||6 to the terminal 42.

The double pole double throw switch 4| is used to adjust the 'p'olarityof the terminals 42 and 43 since the machine, when starting, may synchronize with the supply circuit to give a positive polarity to either terminal 42 or 43. The object of the stabilizer inductance 8 is to prevent the are from being broken due to irregularities in the welding circuit, such as varying arc length, are

blowing, etc. This action results from the voltage induced in the stabilizer which maintains the arc during these irregularities..-

Direct current returns from the switch 4| to the dynamotor 3 through the conductor 44. Across the conductors 44 and 44a is' connected a voltmeter 45. The field windings 23 are connected in series with each other and in series with a variable resistance 46 contained in the rheostat 41. Field windings 23 and variable resistance 46 constitute the field circuit which is shown as connected in shunt with the armature winding I5 connected to conductors 38 and 44. e

The variable inductances 31 and the variable resistance 40 are mounted back of the panel 4 and are controlled by a rangeswitch I with a shaft 48 extending through the panel 4 to a handle 49. A pointer 50 (Fig. 11) connected to the shaft 48 indicates on a dial plate 5| the welding current ranges corresponding to various positions of the handle 45, said current ranges being indicated preferably in terms of both amperage and dimension of welding electrode, whereby to indicate to a welding operator the proper amperage toemploy for a givenelectrode, and vice versa, and whereby the apparatus may be properly adjusted knowing either theelectrode dimension or amperage to be employed.

Referring to Figs. 6 and 9 the shaft 45 is journaled near one end in a bearing 52 attached to the panel 4 and at the other end in a bearing 55 attached to the frame-work 54. Mounted concentrically on the shaft .45 is a cylinder 55 of insulating material such as fibre or hard rubber. Attached to the outside of the cylinder 55 are a number of shoes or cams 55. On either side of the cylinder 55 are shown a series of contactors 51 made of spring brass or other slightly yieldingmaterial. Each contactor is shown as secured at its upper end by terminal bolts 55 to upper terminal bars 55 which may be of wood or other. insulating material. Attached to each contactor 51 and so disposed as to permit engagement with a corresponding shoe 55 on the cylinder 55 is a curved wearing strip 55 preferably made of spring material. At the lower end of each contactor and extending outwardly is a contact button 5|. Opposite each contact button 5| and extending inwardly is a button 52 attached to the terminal bolt 53/ Terminal bolts 53 are supported by lower terminal bars 54.

Upper and lower terminal bars are parallel to the axis of the shaft 45 and are secured to the panel 4 and to the frame-work 54. The terminal bars 55 and 54 supporting the contactors 51 are so disposed with respect to the cylinder at that by rotating the shaft 45 certain shoes 55 bear against wearing strips 55 causing the contactors to be deflected outwardly until contact buttons 5| touch buttons 52. The shoes 55 are so disposed on the surface of the cylinder 55 that as the shaft- 45 is turned by the handle 45, one contactor after another is'engaged or is released according to a predetermined schedule. It will be noted in Fig. 9 that one contactor is shown in the open position and one in the closed position. The contactor 51 and the wearing strip 55 are preferably made so that when the button 5| bears against the button 52 there is a slidingor wiping action which tends to keep the contacting surfaces clean.

The variable inductances 31 and variable resistances 45 as indicated in Fig. 2 are shown in more detail in Fig. '1 in conjunction with the contactors 51. A variation in the amount of inductance is obtained by cutting in or out of circuit definite amounts thereof, and similarly a variation in resistance is obtained by cutting in or out of circuit portions of a resistance grid. The variable inductances 31 each have terminal leads 15 which connect to the slip ringsof the dynamotor 3. The other ends of each 'induc-' tance31 have terminal leads 1| which connect to terminal bolts 53a. Between terminal leads 15 and 1|, taps. 13. are taken off and connected to terminal bolts 53b. Contactors 51a and 51b are connected through terminal bolts 55a and 55b to the alternating current conductors 35. When contactors 51a are all engaged in inductance interposed in the power circuits leading to the dynamotor is ata maximum and when contactors 51b are engaged the inductance is at a minimum. 1 Y

The variable resistance -45 has end terminals 55 and 5|. At suitable points taps 52, 53, 54, 55

and 55 are taken off and connected to terminal bolts. Terminal 55 is connected in common to the terminal bolts 53c, 53d and 552 and to the conductor 35 which is connected to the direct current side of the dynamotor 5 as shown in Fig. 2. 7

Terminal 5| is connected to terminal bolt 55c. The taps 52, 55; 54, 55 and 55 are connected respectively to. terminal bolts 55d, 55c, 55!, 55a and 55h. By engaging certain of the corre-v sponding contactors 51c, 51d, 51c, 51], 51a and 51h, current flows through the conductor 35 through all or part of the resistance 45, through contactors to terminal bolts 55! and through conductor;55a to the switch 4| as shown in Fig.

2. When contactor 510 is engaged and the others mentioned above are released the resistance interposed in the circuit is a maximum, as the current must then pass through the whole resistance 45. When contactors 51i and 51c are engaged and the others released the resistance interposed is zero as the resistance 45 is completely short circuited. Between maximum and zero many steps are available by engaging and pieces 5| held in position by cross plates 52 which extend over thecross pieces and to the edges of the side pieces 55. Side pieces 55 and cross pieces 5| are clamped firmly together by angle irons 53 and bolts 54. On each cross piece 5| is an inductance winding'55 properly insulated and .covered. Each winding 55 has terminal leads 15 and 1| and tap leads 13 which are connected as shown in Fig. '1.

In Fig. is shown a perspective of the variable resistance 45. Referring to Figs. 6 audio, it will be seen that rectangular bars I55 are secured at their ends to cross members |5| which are attached by bolts I52 to supports I55. On the bars I55 are sectional insulators I54 with shallow top and bottom grooves. Coils of resistance wire I55 are wound over the insulators I54 resting in the shallow grooves, from end to end of the bars I55. Terminal leads as shown in Fig. 7 are taken oil from the ends and intervIn Fig. 11 is shown an enlarged view of the dial plate 5|.' The markings showing electrode size H5 and current range .III enable the'operator to set the range switch and get the proper relation of current and electrode size very readily. Regulations of the welding current deliv-' ered bythe machine is accomplished as follows:

The operatorset's the pointer at the ap-' proximate current required and then obtains the exact current value by regulation ofthe field rheostat 41. The position of the pointer 55 determines the amount of inductance in the dynamotor supply lines and the amount of .re-

sistance in the welding circuit. Variation of the field current causes the dynamotor which operates as a synchronous motor to be under-excited or over-excited. This causes a lagging or a leadiii arc, rust, moisture, or scale on the work, etc.

ing current to be drawn from the supply lines because of the inductances l1 and the internal inductance of the windings of the dynamotor. The result as previously pointed out is to raise or lower the voltage delivered at the generator terminals giving a drooping voltage characteris-- tic of any desired degree.

By the means for obtaining a lagging or leading current of desired degree through the motor winding, together with suitable adjustable resistance in the welding circuit, it will be noted that I have provided welding current oi novel and advantageous characteristics from the standpoint of ease and quality of welding. For example, considering an open circuit voltage of 60 volts, the ccltage impressed on the arc during the welding may be reduced to say 35 volts by causing the alternating current supply to lag or lead to the desired degree, which voltage may be further reduced to the actual arc voltage of say 20 volts by the adjustable resistance. 35 is thus accomplished in such manner as to provide efllcient operation of the machine and the said reduction of said 35 to 20 is accomplished in such manner as to give ease in manipulation oi the arc during welding. The net result, therefore, is to provide a relatively high standby voltage (35) to assist in maintaining the are under conditions tending to blow out the same, for example, manual lengthening of the At the same time the reduction of the voltage from 35 to 20 by resistance permits of maintaining the welding current at approximately the desired amperage under varied are conditions due in part to the fact that the voltage impressed on the arc is instantaneously varied in accordance with the arc fluctuations without substantially affecting the amount of current flowing across the arc. The numerical values as to the voltage are given, of course, mainly by way of example, the actual voltages depending upon the requirements in any given case.

The advantageous characteristics of apparatus for my invention in the initiation of the welding operation have been brought out by actual welding and by numerous oscill'ograph tests. Thus, at the start of a welding operation when the electrode H5 is contacting with the work I IS, an excessive inrush of current through said electrode and work is prevented, due to the presence of resistance in the welding circuit, whereby sticking of the electrode to the work andmelting through" of thin-work is prevented. Moreover, when the electrode 5 is withdrawn from the work H6 to initiate the arc, the arc current is not reduced substantially below the desired welding current, whereby good fusion may be obtained at the very start of the welding. Furthermore, since the resistance is noninductive, upon such withdrawal of the electrode, sumcient standby voltage is available to The said reduction of voltage from 60 to oflset by the tendency of the inductance to become less eflective as a result of the heat. As a result, the machine can deliver substantially indefinitely the amount or current for which it is adjusted. x a

I It will thus be seen that I have provided improved arc welding apparatus of advantageous construction which is efllcient in operation and which has advantageous welding characteristics from the standpoint of the welding operator and from the standpoint of quality of the weld.

It will be understood that apparatus embodying the advantageous features of my invention might be employed for other purposes than arc welding. Thus, for example, apparatus embodying my invention might be employed in the charging of storage batteries or for any other purpose where direct-current of relatively high amperage and relatively low voltage is desired.

Furthermore, it is to be understood that the particular forms of apparatus shown and described, and the particular procedure set forth, are presented for purposes of explanation and illustration and that various modifications of said apparatus and procedure can be made without departing from my invention as defined in the appended claims.

What I claim is:

1. In electric arc welding apparatus of the dynamotor type, in combination, an armature,

separate motor and generator windings'carried by said armature, means for transmitting polyphase alternating current to said motor winding, a field winding excited by direct current, a welding circuit for taking oif direct current generated in said generator winding, variable inductances associated with the phases of the alternating current supplied to said motor winding, each said phase having one of said inductances associated therewith, and adjustable resistance connected in series with said welding circuit, and means for simultaneously varying said inductance and resistance.

2, In arc welding apparatus of the dynamotor type, in combination, an armature containing slots for windings, motor and generator windings disposed in the same slots whereby the armature reaction of the motor winding may substantially neutralize the armature reaction of the generator winding, means for transmitting polyphase alternating current to said motor winding, each phase of polyphase alternating current having a variable inductance associated therewith, a single stationary field for both motor and generator windings excited by direct current, a welding circuit for taking of! welding current generated in said generator winding, adjustable resistance connected in series with said welding circuit, and means for simultaneously varyingthe inductances in the alternating current supply and the resistance in the welding circuit.

' 3. In an arc welding apparatus of the dynamotor type, in combination, an armature, separate motor and generator windings carried by said armature, conductors for transmitting polyphase alternating current to saidmotor windings, a variable inductance associated with each phase of the alternating current, a welding circuit supplied with direct current from said gen erator windings having a variable resistance connected in series therewith, and' means for simultaneously varying said inductance and resistance.

4. In a dynamotor, an A. C. input side, a

D. C. output side, and a mutual excitation means, a D. C. voltage control in the A. C. side,

a D. C. voltage control in the D. C. side, and a,

means controlling the D. C. output and located in the D. C. side, connecting means between the aforesaid controls whereby they are operated together, and a third control for D. C. voltage independently operated.

6. In a dynamotor, an A. C. input side, a D. C. output side, means in the A. C. input side to obtain drooping characteristics in the D. C. voltage, additional means in the D. C. side to obtain such drooping characteristics, said two means being connected together for simultan ousoperation.

7. In a dynamotor, an A. C. input side, a D. C. output side, variable means in the A. C- input side to obtain drooping characteristics in the D. C. voltage, additional variable means in the D. C. side to obtain such drooping characteristics, and means for simultaneously varying both said variable means.-

8. In a dynamotor having an A. C. input side and a D. C. output side, inductance connected in the A. C. side in series so as to obtain drooping voltage characteristics in the D. C. output, and rwistance connected in series in the D. C. side likewise to cause drooping voltage characteristics in the D. C. output. 7

9. In a dynamotor having an A. C. input side and a D. C. output side, variable inductance connected in the A. C. side to cause drooping voltage characteristics in the D. C. output and variable resistance connected in the D. C. side likewise to cause drooping voltage characteristics in the D. C. outpu 10. In a dynamotor having an A. C. input side and a D. C. output side, variable inductance connected-in the A. C. side to cause drooping voltage characteristics in the D. C. output, and resistance connected in series in the D. C. output line likewise to cause drooping voltage of said output, and a fleldexcitation for said dynamotor together with means for varying said excitation.

11. Ina dynamotor having a polyphase A. C. input side, and a D. C. output side, a variable inductance connected in each phase of the A. C. side to cause drooping voltage characteristics .in the D. C. output, and a variable resistance connected in the D. C. side likewise to cause drooping voltage characteristics in the D. C. output.

12. In a dynamotor of the kind described, an A. C. input side, a D. C. output side, means in the A. C. side to cause drooping characteristics in the D. C. voltage, means in the D. C. side likewise to cause such drooping voltage characteristics, means for excitation of said dynamotor, said excitation means being across the D. C. side of the dynamotor, both of said means producing drooping voltage and said self-exciting means cooperating to produce a substantially no voltage condition at maximum generator load.

13. In a device of the kind described. an A. c.

' 14.111 a device or the dynamotor type. an

A. C; input side, a D. C. output side, means in the A. C. side to cause drooping voltage characteristics in the D. C. voltage, means in the D. C. side likewise to cause such drooping voltage characteristics, self-exciting means for said machine across said D. C. side, and means for varying said excitation means.

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